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Cracking the Data Engineering Interview

You're reading from Cracking the Data Engineering Interview Land your dream job with the help of resume-building tips, over 100 mock questions, and a unique portfolio

Product type Paperback

Published in Nov 2023

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781837630776

Length 196 pages

Edition 1st Edition

Languages

Python

Tools

Core Data

Concepts

Data Engineering

Authors (2):

Kedeisha Bryan

Taamir Ransome

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Table of Contents (23) Chapters

Preface

1. Part 1: Landing Your First Data Engineering Job

2. Chapter 1: The Roles and Responsibilities of a Data Engineer FREE CHAPTER

3. Chapter 2: Must-Have Data Engineering Portfolio Projects

4. Chapter 3: Building Your Data Engineering Brand on LinkedIn

5. Chapter 4: Preparing for Behavioral Interviews

6. Part 2: Essentials for Data Engineers Part I

7. Chapter 5: Essential Python for Data Engineers

8. Chapter 6: Unit Testing

9. Chapter 7: Database Fundamentals

10. Chapter 8: Essential SQL for Data Engineers

11. Part 3: Essentials for Data Engineers Part II

12. Chapter 9: Database Design and Optimization

13. Chapter 10: Data Processing and ETL

14. Chapter 11: Data Pipeline Design for Data Engineers

15. Chapter 12: Data Warehouses and Data Lakes

16. Part 4: Essentials for Data Engineers Part III

17. Chapter 13: Essential Tools You Should Know

18. Chapter 14: Continuous Integration/Continuous Development (CI/CD) for Data Engineers

19. Chapter 15: Data Security and Privacy

20. Chapter 16: Additional Interview Questions

21. Index

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Summary

In this chapter, we covered both foundational and advanced database concepts essential for data engineers. We explored different types of databases, normalization, indexing, NoSQL databases, OLTP/OLAP systems, and triggers. Additionally, we provided technical interview questions to test your knowledge and problem-solving skills.

In the next chapter, we will dive into essential SQL for data engineers, focusing on the indispensable SQL skills required for efficient data manipulation and management within databases. Let’s continue our journey by mastering essential SQL techniques for data engineering.

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Authors (2)

Bryan

Bryan

Kedeisha Bryan is a data professional with experience in data analytics, science, and engineering. She has prior experience combining both Six Sigma and analytics to provide data solutions that have impacted policy changes and leadership decisions. She is fluent in tools such as SQL, Python, and Tableau. She is the founder and leader at the Data in Motion Academy, providing personalized skill development, resources, and training at scale to aspiring data professionals across the globe. Her other works include another Packt book in the works and an SQL course for LinkedIn Learning.

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Ransome

Ransome

Taamir Ransome is a Data Scientist and Software Engineer. He has experience in building machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions for the US Army. He is also the founder of the Vet Dev Institute, where he currently provides cloud-based data solutions for clients. He holds a master's degree in Analytics from Western Governors University.

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